Early Head Start Teacher

Salary: $34,058 Annually About Us Founded in 1937, The Housing Authority of Baltimore City (HABC) has kept the promise of public housing alive. It has done so by maintaining and modernizing its buildings and enriching the lives of its residents through innovative social services, recreational and educational programs, and job training initiatives. What makes HABC successful is the dedication of its employees and its history of strong leadership. Position Summary Under direction of the Child Development Specialist, a Child Development Teacher will plan and implement a high-quality child-development program serving children ages six weeks to three years, based on best practices and compliant with Head Start Program Performance Standards. All activities must support the Housing Authority of Baltimore City ("HABC" or "Authority") mission, strategic goals, and objectives. Major Duties The position duties and responsibilities listed below describe the general nature and scope of work. Other responsibilities, duties and skills may be required and assigned, as needed. Assists with the care, safety and well-being of all children. Assists with the implementation of a developmentally appropriate activities and information to address the child's needs, guidance on home safety, nutrition, effective discipline, and constructive play activities. Implements the activity plans for infants, toddlers and preschoolers and effectively enhances the development of children. Provides informal parenting education to participants in the center. Attends training required by sponsoring agency and Maryland Family Network (MFN). Conducts developmental screenings and family needs assessments. Identifies and refers children with special needs for supportive services. Maintains classroom environment and curriculum to Maryland Department of Education (MSDE) and Head Start standards. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and/or Experience High School Diploma, associate degree in early child education preferred. One (1) year supervised experience in a licensed childcare center. 90-hour Child Care Certificate and 45-hour Infant/Toddler certificate and Infant /Toddler CDA required. Provisional acceptance may be given to candidates who complete the 45-hour Infant and Toddler and Infant and Toddler CDA within a six (6) month period. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered. Other Requirements You must successfully pass a prescreening investigation, including employment and education verification, drug screening, physical examination, and TB screening. Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position. Upon employment, you will be required to serve a 6-month probationary period. All new employees are required to receive at least one COVID-19 vaccination shot in a two-shot series or be fully vaccinated prior to the date of hire. How You Will Be Evaluated If you meet the qualification requirements, your application will be scored based upon your responses to the vacancy questions. The top-rated applications will be reviewed for the quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. Your application will be rated on the extent and quality of your experience, education and training relevant to the position. If you do not receive any communication from us within the next 4-6 weeks regarding this position, you are not being considered for this position and should reapply for other vacancies. This posting will remain active until filled.